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The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all

17 mins | Jun 11, 2023
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Many of us believe striving for perfection leads to success. But perfectionism is counter-productive and can result in soaring levels of stress. Will Coldwell discovers from psychologist and author Professor Thomas Curran that the cure lies in going a little easier on yourself.

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